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# Vice President, Estimating at S&B USA

- **Company:** S&B USA
- **Location:** Pittsburgh, PA
- **Posted:** 2025-06-02
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sbusa/jobs/4746865008

## Job description

S&B USA, headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, with multiple east coast regional offices, is a leading infrastructure solutions company specializing in the development and construction of complex infrastructure projects, particularly through Alternative Delivery Partnerships. S&B USA offers comprehensive services, including project development, general contracting, self-performing construction, financing, and post-construction operations and maintenance. S&B USA is committed to innovation, sustainability, and community engagement, with a portfolio featuring mega projects like the Fargo-Moorhead Stormwater Diversion Channel in North Dakota and the PennDOT Major Bridge P3 Program across Pennsylvania.

The Vice President, Estimating will play a pivotal role in driving S&B USA’s continued growth and competitiveness within the U.S. infrastructure sector. This executive leader will provide strategic direction, hands-on leadership, and team development across the estimating function while serving as a key partner to executive leadership, operations, business development, and external stakeholders.

This role is responsible for shaping bid strategies, leading complex pursuits, and ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality, competitive, and risk-balanced estimates and proposals across traditional Bid-Build and Alternative Delivery projects, including P3s and joint ventures. The VP, Estimating will foster strong client relationships, guide pursuit selection, and build a best-in-class estimating organization that supports S&B USA’s long-term growth objectives.

## Key Responsibilities / Functions

Leadership & Strategy

- Lead, manage, and develop a geographically dispersed estimating organization, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Identify, evaluate, and develop bid-winning strategies aligned with company objectives, market conditions, and risk tolerance.
- Manage the pursuit pipeline, including go/no-go recommendations, resource planning, and regular updates to executive leadership.
- Promote ongoing education, professional development, and technology advancement within the estimating department.

Estimating & Preconstruction Excellence

- Oversee all estimating activities for Bid-Build and Alternative Delivery projects, including Design-Build, CM/GC, and P3 pursuits.
- Ensure the preparation and submission of accurate, complete, and high-quality estimates, proposals, and supporting documentation.
- Demonstrate expert knowledge of project specifications, construction means and methods, and self-perform and subcontracted work.
- Identify, analyze, and manage risks and opportunities throughout the bid phase, clearly communicating implications to leadership.
- Provide high-level analysis of cash flow, equipment utilization, and equipment buy/sell strategies.

Collaboration & Integration

- Partner closely with Operations, Project Controls, Business Development, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to develop fully integrated estimates and bid schedules.
- Coordinate estimates with joint venture partners and ensure alignment on assumptions, scope, pricing, and risk allocation.
- Develop and approve estimating-related design deliverables and support constructability and value engineering efforts.
- Provide detailed estimating input to the Concessions team for P3 and developer-led pursuits.

Client, Surety & Risk Management

- Lead client engagement during pursuits, positioning S&B USA as a trusted, knowledgeable, and transparent partner.
- Manage surety interactions, including review and submission of bid bond requests and coordination with finance and executive leadership.
- Review project insurance requirements and collaborate with executive leadership and risk management teams to address coverage and exposure.
- Maintain and track comprehensive bid history and performance data to support benchmarking and continuous improvement.

Process & Transition

- Establish, maintain, and continuously improve standardized estimating processes, procedures, and controls.
- Ensure a seamless handoff of estimates, assumptions, and risk items to operations teams at project award.

Essential Skills & Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Minimum of 10+ years in preconstruction experience and 5+ in construction/operations
- Proven track record leading estimates and pursuits for complex infrastructure projects exceeding $100 million in value.
- Demonstrated experience with Alternative Delivery models, including Design-Build and P3/Concessions structures.
- Strong, transformational leadership style with a history of building, mentoring, and retaining high-performing teams.
- In-depth knowledge of construction systems, market conditions, pricing trends, and modern estimating methodologies from conceptual design through final GMP.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize, delegate, and meet aggressive deadlines.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, discretion, and sound business judgment.
- Ability to remain decisive and effective under pressure, with a strong sense of urgency.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HCSS HeavyBid (or comparable heavy civil estimating platforms).
- Adaptability and resilience in managing changing market conditions, project complexity, and evolving business needs.

Benefit Summary:

Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401K Plan with 4 % company match, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays

Core Values:

Work Safely: Safety is our Culture

Deliver Return: Earning a fair profit increases our long-term value

Value People: Take Care of Employees and They Will Take Care of Clients

Act with Integrity: Honesty Builds Trust

Provide Solutions: Better Solutions Yield Greater Satisfaction

S&B USA Construction and all its affiliate companies are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to qualified individuals without regard to the following criteria: race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, age, familial or marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status or genetic information as well as any other prohibited criteria under any local, state or federal law applicable to S&B USA Construction. As part of the firm’s equal employment opportunity statement, S&B USA Construction will also take affirmative action to ensure that minorities, females, veterans, and qualified people with disabilities are considered for employment and promotional opportunities.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed for the interview process, please contact Human Resources at recruiting@shikunusa.com or Phone: 412-471-4200 ext. 1032

Agency Policy:  Please refer to our Agency Policy and disclaimer statement regarding resume submissions.  https://www.shikunusa.com/notice-to-staffing-agencies

## #LI-LK1

## About S&B USA

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: S&B USA is a national infrastructure solutions provider and general contractor, specializing in public-private partnerships (P3s) and alternative delivery methods for large-scale public and private projects.
- **Entity Type**: **Private** (Subsidiary of **Shikun & Binui Ltd.**, a publicly traded company on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange under the ticker SKBN.TA)
- **Headquarters**: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- **Founded**: 1947 (original founding of Fay, its self-performing unit; established under the S&B USA brand more recently as the U.S. arm of Shikun & Binui)
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (operates as a subsidiary of Shikun & Binui Ltd.)

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: Construction & Infrastructure (Heavy Civil)
- **Primary Sub-Specialties**: Public-Private Partnerships (P3), Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build (PDB), Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Long-term Operations & Maintenance.
- **Target Customers**: Public agencies (federal, state, municipal) and private owners. Focus on large-scale, complex infrastructure projects (transportation, water, energy).
- **Mission Statement**: "We constantly strive to build value by providing safe, innovative construction solutions with quality employees." Their stated purpose is to be the "preferred solutions provider" by creating safe environments, developing employees, and acting with integrity. [shikunusa.com](https://www.shikunusa.com/)

## Products & Services
S&B USA operates through two primary divisions, offering a full lifecycle of infrastructure services:

- **S&B USA Construction**: Serves as the general contractor and construction manager. Specializes in alternative delivery methods (Design-Build, P3, CMAR) for complex projects. They manage the full construction lifecycle, focusing on schedule, safety, and budget.
- **Fay, S&B USA Construction**: The self-performing construction arm of the company, operating for over 75 years in the Mid-Atlantic region (PA, MD, VA). They perform direct work on roadways, bridges, dams, ports, and industrial sites, providing the company with greater control and reliability.
- **S&B USA Concessions**: A premier infrastructure developer and financial innovator. This division structures and finances P3 (Public-Private Partnership) megaprojects, bringing private capital together with public needs. They specialize in transportation, water, and energy projects, handling long-term maintenance and operations.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (as a private subsidiary). The parent company, Shikun & Binui Ltd., is publicly traded.
- **Key Metric**: **Total Employee Headcount**: ~146 employees (as of mid-2026), representing a **+26.1% yearly growth**. [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/shikunusa)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Backed by **Shikun & Binui Ltd.**, a leading Israeli infrastructure and development company with over 100 years of global experience. Key partnerships include **Bridging Pennsylvania Developers (BPD)**, a consortium formed for the PennDOT Major Bridge P3 Program.
- **Growth Signals**:
    - **Strong Headcount Growth**: 26% yearly increase indicates a scaling organization.
    - **Active in the P3 Market**: Successfully secured financial close for multiple major P3 megaprojects.
    - **High-Profile Projects**: Currently executing the Fargo-Moorhead Stormwater Diversion Channel P3 ($2.75B+ project), the Long Bridge South Design-Build (Arlington, VA to Washington, DC), and the CSX Howard Street Tunnel Clearance Project.
    - **LinkedIn Follower Growth**: 50% yearly growth (to ~8,900 followers) signals increasing brand awareness. [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/shikunusa)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Full-Spectrum Expertise**: Unlike many competitors, S&B USA can handle the entire project lifecycle—from financial structuring and design through construction and long-term maintenance. This is a significant moat in the P3 space.
- **Global Insight, Local Execution**: Backed by a parent company with over a century of international experience, combined with a 75-year local track record via its Fay subsidiary.
- **Safety Culture**: Safety is described as "ingrained in our culture," with a focus on zero at-risk behaviors. This is critical for winning large-scale public contracts.
- **Self-Performing Capability**: Having its own self-performing construction arm (Fay) allows for greater control over quality, schedule, and cost on complex projects.

## Strategic Focus
- **Dominating the US P3 Market**: The company is explicitly positioning itself as one of the few firms capable of delivering the full range of alternative delivery solutions. Winning and executing P3 megaprojects is a core strategic priority.
- **Growth via Public Infrastructure**: Responding to the U.S. infrastructure needs (e.g., PennDOT Pathways Program) by targeting complex bridge, road, rail, and water projects.
- **Talent Development**: A clear focus on recruiting and developing "top talent" through mentorship programs, apprenticeships, and career development paths, indicating a long-term investment in its workforce.
- **ESG & Innovation**: The recent hiring of a Director of Environmental, Social, Governance & Innovation (Grant Ervin) signals a strategic push towards sustainability and modernizing operations. [shikunusa.com](https://www.shikunusa.com/usa/leadership)

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasizes a people-driven, family-oriented culture with a strong focus on safety and integrity. The company's values are centered on "providing solutions with quality employees."
- **Career Growth**: Offers a **Mentorship Program**, **Career Development Paths**, and **Apprenticeship Programs**. They are actively hiring for roles from Engineer to Director, indicating genuine growth opportunities.
- **Compensation & Benefits**:
    - Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
    - **401K plan with employer matching**.
    - **Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) Contribution**.
    - **Generous PTO Policies** including paid parental leave and volunteer time off.
- **Work Location**: Primarily **field-based (on project sites)** in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and North Dakota. Corporate positions and some roles (like IT and Recruiting) are office-based in Pittsburgh.
- **Size & Stage**: With ~150 employees and 26% growth, it offers the chance to get in early on a growing operation backed by a major global entity. Employees get broad exposure to the full lifecycle of multi-billion dollar projects.
- **Diversity & Inclusion**: S&B USA is an **Equal Opportunity Employer**. [shikunusa.com](https://www.shikunusa.com/)

## Sources
1. [shikunusa.com - Company Overview & Profile](https://www.shikunusa.com/)
2. [shikunusa.com - Leadership Team](https://www.shikunusa.com/usa/leadership)
3. [shikunusa.com - Career Opportunities & Benefits](https://www.shikunusa.com/career-opportunities)
4. [shikunusa.com - Construction Jobs](https://www.shikunusa.com/construction-jobs)
5. [LinkedIn - S&B USA Construction & Fay](https://www.linkedin.com/company/shikunusa)

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